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505 Angelita Dr Ste 9
Weslaco, TX 78596
Hidalgo County
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PH: (956) 377-8000
FAX: (956) 447-3796

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2073 students
  • 6 schools

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 Accountability Rating



In 2007-2008 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2006-2007, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2005-2006, this district was rated "Recognized".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2006-2007 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

  • Commended Performance: Reading/English Language Arts
  • Commended Performance: Mathematics
  • Commended Performance: Writing
  • Commended Performance: Social Studies
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: Math
  • Texas Success Initiative - Higher Education Readiness Component: English Language Arts
  • Attendance Rate
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 93% (2008)
 93% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 80% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Writing
 91% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 81% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Science
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Writing
 95% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2008.

Math
 86% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 99% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2008.

Social Studies
 98% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2008.

Science
 86% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Science was 68% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9

Reading
 95% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Social Studies
 99% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 88% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 84% (2006)
The state average for Science was 64% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Social Studies
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2008.

Science
 96% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2008.

English Language Arts
 98% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient88%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services81%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education67%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient75%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services74%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Special education14%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient47%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant77%

WritingThis District
All Students91%
Female98%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education43%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient80%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant91%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Special education13%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient47%
Not limited English proficient85%
Non-migrant75%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services96%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient86%
Not limited English proficient92%
Non-migrant90%

ScienceThis District
All Students78%
Female73%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services73%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient56%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant78%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services88%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient69%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant84%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education50%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient74%
Not limited English proficient95%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Hispanic80%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Special education27%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient62%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented96%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female95%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education86%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient91%
Not limited English proficient96%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

WritingThis District
All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White93%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Special education71%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient88%
Not limited English proficient97%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students86%
Female87%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White71%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services95%
Special education43%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient76%
Not limited English proficient88%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education83%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient94%
Not limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services99%
Special education60%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient95%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services84%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services89%
Special education20%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient82%
Not limited English proficient86%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asian88%
Hispanic87%
Native Americann/a
White94%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services85%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services91%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient80%
Not limited English proficient88%
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
White100%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services94%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Special education88%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient76%
Not limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant95%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
Native Americann/a
White57%
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services72%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services82%
Special education44%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient42%
Not limited English proficient78%
Non-migrant74%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services80%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services75%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient78%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services98%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services92%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient100%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female93%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services83%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient89%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

ScienceThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services93%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education98%
Not limited English proficient96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services97%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Students receiving economically disadvantaged services90%
Students not receiving economically disadvantaged services100%
Not special education96%
Not limited English proficient93%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching611
Beginning teachers17%8%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten2420
Grade 12320
Grade 22420
Grade 32420
Grade 42820
Grade 52922
Grade 62722
English (middle and high school)2520
Foreign language (middle and high school)1921
Math (middle and high school)2520
Science (middle and high school)2521
Social Studies (middle and high school)2322
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic92%46%
White6%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
African American<1%14%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program68%47%
Special education5%11%
Gifted/talented students3%8%
Limited English proficient31%16%
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Attendance
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Attendance rate98%96%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 

Finance data was not reported for this district.
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